As a Principal Software Engineer in the Azure Networking team, you will be working at the forefront of cloud computing, responsible for building the network infrastructure that powers Azure, AI products, Bing, and other core Microsoft cloud services. This position plays a vital role in shaping the architecture and scale of one of the largest data center network infrastructures in the world.

Azure Networking is crucial to the success of Azure’s global cloud services, providing critical network services to millions of customers worldwide. By joining this team, you’ll be involved in impactful projects that enhance reliability, scalability, and performance across a variety of Microsoft products.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to understand user requirements for various network scenarios. You will be involved in identifying and planning features, designing solutions, and helping define product roadmaps.
• As a senior engineer, you will lead the design and architecture of scalable network solutions and ensure that they meet performance, availability, and security standards. You will be expected to create design documents and maintain a high standard of coding practices.
• You will mentor other engineers in developing extensible, efficient, and maintainable code. The emphasis will be on ensuring that the software is adaptable and scalable across the entire network infrastructure of Microsoft.
• Use your expertise to coordinate and collaborate with cross-product teams. Drive the alignment of project goals, timelines, and dependencies across different teams and products, especially in areas that require high levels of collaboration across diverse teams.
• As a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), you will be tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of systems by being on-call to monitor system health, identify downtime or interruptions, and work toward quick resolutions. This may include troubleshooting issues and helping implement solutions to reduce future incidents.
• Your role will also involve enhancing system performance, observability, and efficiency. You will work with a focus on continuous improvement to keep services running at peak efficiency, adapting new technical solutions to achieve high availability, reduce latencies, and drive operational reliability.
• As a leader, you will play an essential role in shaping the company culture, demonstrating respect, integrity, and accountability in your daily work, and ensuring inclusivity and collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in C, c, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. Expertise in any of these languages will be a key part of your work.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale systems and networks, particularly with a focus on cloud services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) with 10+ years of experience or a Master’s Degree with 8+ years of technical engineering experience in relevant languages (C/C++, Python, etc.).
• Expertise in network architectures, distributed systems, datacenter networking, and cloud infrastructure. Knowledge in specific areas like container orchestration and microservices architecture is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with network protocols and tools, such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and SDN (Software-Defined Networking).
• Advanced understanding of scalability, high availability, fault-tolerant systems, and load balancing.
• Strong expertise in DevOps practices and tools related to automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and monitoring at scale.

Other Requirements

• The role requires passing Microsoft’s Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter. This includes security clearance and background screening related to working on cloud infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits. The compensation range for this role is competitive, reflecting the expertise required.

Base Salary

1. Typical range for the U.S. $137,600 to $267,000 annually.
2. Higher range for positions located in the New Jersey Area and New York City. $180,400 to $294,000 annually.

Additional Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision insurance)
• Retirement plans (401k, company matching)
• Stock options and bonuses
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days, holidays, and sick leave
• Employee development programs (ongoing learning, training, and mentorship opportunities)

Work Flexibility. Microsoft offers a hybrid work policy, allowing employees to balance between working remotely and in-office time.

Microsoft’s Diversity and Inclusion
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process due to a disability, Microsoft provides reasonable support.

Application Deadline. January 21st, 2025 (End of application window)
Why Microsoft? At Microsoft, you’ll be part of a company that’s shaping the future of technology while also prioritizing innovation, creativity, and collaboration. The Azure Networking team offers an unparalleled opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures, contributing to global-scale services used by millions.

If you are passionate about cloud infrastructure, networking, and large-scale systems, this role offers a platform to grow, innovate, and make an impact across the Microsoft cloud ecosystem.